Author Archives: Muhammad Daniyal

Canada holds first Express Entry draw since October 2023

Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has invited candidates in the most recent Express Entry draw. The department issued 4,750 invitations to apply (ITAs) in an all-program draw. Candidates required a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 561 to be considered. This is the first draw since October 26. On November 14 IRCC tweeted […]

The Provincial Nominee Program: Do newcomers stay in their province of landing?

The Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) is a leading way to immigrate to Canada as a skilled worker. Nearly every province and territory operate the PNP to nominate and welcome skilled workers to come settle in their respective jurisdiction. The program was designed to contribute to a more equitable distribution of new immigrants across the country, […]

Can I extend or renew my Post-Graduation Work Permit?

Although most Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) holders will be ineligible to apply for a permit extension, this article will detail if you may be eligible for an extension and the options available if you are not eligible. A PGWP is a work permit available to international students who complete an eligible program while attending a […]

What the changes to Alberta’s healthcare delivery system mean for newcomers across the province

Earlier this month, Alberta Premier Danielle Smith announced that the existing Alberta Health Services (AHS) system in the province will be divided into four separate entities in an effort to “improve access to care.” In a press conference at the beginning of November, Smith reiterated that this plan would organize Alberta’s healthcare delivery system by […]

Canada’s Immigration Ministers Met In Toronto With Aim Of Improving System

Federal, provincial and territorial immigration ministers met in Toronto to talk about the future of immigration in Canada, including how it can help boost the economy and resolve labour shortages even as the country addresses the strain on its social infrastructure and stock of housing. “The focus of our discussions was Canada’s ability to continue […]

What are the benefits of a Canadian passport?

According to the report, a Canadian passport allows visa-free travel access to 183 countries, making it one of the foremost in the world. This year the distinction of most recognised passport went to the Singaporean passport (granting access to 193 countries), with Japan trailing closely behind (granting access to 192 countries). The Afghanistan passport scored […]

IEC work permits: Canada implements automated processing for faster approval times

On November 7, 2023, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) launched an automation tool to speed up the International Experience Canada (IEC) work permit process. This new system aims to reduce wait times and improve the immigration experience for young internationals in Canada. The new tool will triage applications based on their complexity and approving […]

IRCC to review the Post-Graduation Work Permit for first time in 10 years

On October 27th, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) announced changes to its International Student Program that will be implemented in the coming months to strengthen the program and protect students from fraud. The measures will require Designated Learning Institutions (DLIs) to confirm every applicant’s letter of acceptance directly with IRCC in order to ensure […]

Six of Canada’s provinces invite candidates in latest provincial immigration results

Ontario, British Columbia, Quebec, Alberta, Manitoba, and PEI have invited candidates to apply for provincial immigration. All Canadian provinces and territories, except Quebec and Nunavut, may invite economic immigrants to apply for a provincial nomination through the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP). A nomination strengthens a candidate’s application for permanent residency when they apply to Immigration […]

BREAKING: Canada announces Immigration Levels Plan 2024-2026

Canada has released its Immigration Levels Plan 2024-2026. Canada’s immigration levels will remain unchanged from its current targets. In 2024, the country will target the admission of 485,000 new immigrants. In 2025 and 2026, Canada will look to welcome 500,000 new immigrants in each year. The targets are the same as those announced under the […]

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